USB cable

spark88 · 08-08-2012, 12:30

Hi all,

Since a couple of days, when i connect my j3 to my pc, it only starts charging the battery and the player is not recognized by windows so I can;t transfer data (I also tried it on 2 laptops). So i think (hope) the the data cable is broken and this problem will be easily fixed by getting a new cable.

Only question remains, what kind of usb cable should i get? I cant find anything like the original cowon cable (which looks a mini hdmi). Many forums state it's micro-B USB, but it's not. Any idea what cable i should get. I live in the Netherlands so it would be expensive to get one from cowon.

Furthermore, if you have another solution to this problem (the problem might also be something different than the cable) let me know!

Thanks
Spark

WAI · 08-08-2012, 12:36

hmm maybe bestbuy might have it as my camera ST65 usb cable is the same connector type http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Digita...rds=ST65+cable

spark88 · 08-08-2012, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAI

hmm maybe bestbuy might have it as my camera ST65 usb cable is the same connector type http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Digita...rds=ST65+cable

hmm that cable sure looks like the one i need

Think i'll search a bit further on this specific samsung cable. Thanks!

WAI · 08-08-2012, 12:41

as i said, it works with my S9 so go for it. though, i was unable to find any cables for the ST65 or whatever. best buying from amazon

jpgr · 08-08-2012, 12:48

ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3ft-1m-Syn...item416934601e

shorter than the original and easier to connect to the j3

WAI · 08-08-2012, 12:49

the shorter the cable the faster the transfer speeds in some cases. go for it!

spark88 · 08-11-2012, 04:04

First of all thanks for the reactions! I ordered a new cable - an original cable from cowon - but unfortunantly the problem still exists. So, i pretty much ruled out it's due to the cable... Maybe it's due to windows or something, I just hope it's not a broken plug of the j3...

Any further suggestions?

jpgr · 08-13-2012, 06:48

has the j3 always had this problem?
is the cable fully inserted into the j3 socket?
you should hear/feel a click and then be able to pick the j3 up by the usb lead.
the cowon plug needs a lot of force to connect properly.

ApocalypticDoom · 08-15-2012, 22:29

You can also make sure you have MSC USB Mode. If that doesn't work just try MSc and MTP on at least two computers with different windows's. If that is not working then follow what WAI said

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08-08-2012, 12:30	#1
spark88 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 17	USB cable Hi all, Since a couple of days, when i connect my j3 to my pc, it only starts charging the battery and the player is not recognized by windows so I can;t transfer data (I also tried it on 2 laptops). So i think (hope) the the data cable is broken and this problem will be easily fixed by getting a new cable. Only question remains, what kind of usb cable should i get? I cant find anything like the original cowon cable (which looks a mini hdmi). Many forums state it's micro-B USB, but it's not. Any idea what cable i should get. I live in the Netherlands so it would be expensive to get one from cowon. Furthermore, if you have another solution to this problem (the problem might also be something different than the cable) let me know! Thanks Spark __________________ Player\| cowon J3 8GB + 32GB microSD IEM's\| klipsch S4 + sennheiser CX300-II Interface\| lynx, sense and leaf beta

08-08-2012, 12:36	#2
WAI VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: United States, Alabama Posts: 4,848	hmm maybe bestbuy might have it as my camera ST65 usb cable is the same connector type http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Digita...rds=ST65+cable __________________ My Thread D2 Theme/Flash Skin Packs, FAQ, and Tools S9 UCI's, FAQ, and Tools + READ the Disclaimer Notice.Thanks! Link to All COWON Products includes: Firmware/Manuals/logos (Unable to access them without Login) FOLLOW ME! Youtube UStream Twitter

08-08-2012, 12:41	#4
WAI VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: United States, Alabama Posts: 4,848	as i said, it works with my S9 so go for it. though, i was unable to find any cables for the ST65 or whatever. best buying from amazon __________________ My Thread D2 Theme/Flash Skin Packs, FAQ, and Tools S9 UCI's, FAQ, and Tools + READ the Disclaimer Notice.Thanks! Link to All COWON Products includes: Firmware/Manuals/logos (Unable to access them without Login) FOLLOW ME! Youtube UStream Twitter

08-08-2012, 12:49	#6
WAI VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: United States, Alabama Posts: 4,848	the shorter the cable the faster the transfer speeds in some cases. go for it! __________________ My Thread D2 Theme/Flash Skin Packs, FAQ, and Tools S9 UCI's, FAQ, and Tools + READ the Disclaimer Notice.Thanks! Link to All COWON Products includes: Firmware/Manuals/logos (Unable to access them without Login) FOLLOW ME! Youtube UStream Twitter

08-11-2012, 04:04	#7
spark88 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 17	First of all thanks for the reactions! I ordered a new cable - an original cable from cowon - but unfortunantly the problem still exists. So, i pretty much ruled out it's due to the cable... Maybe it's due to windows or something, I just hope it's not a broken plug of the j3... Any further suggestions? __________________ Player\| cowon J3 8GB + 32GB microSD IEM's\| klipsch S4 + sennheiser CX300-II Interface\| lynx, sense and leaf beta

08-08-2012, 12:48	#5
jpgr Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 184	ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3ft-1m-Syn...item416934601e shorter than the original and easier to connect to the j3

08-13-2012, 06:48	#8
jpgr Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 184	has the j3 always had this problem? is the cable fully inserted into the j3 socket? you should hear/feel a click and then be able to pick the j3 up by the usb lead. the cowon plug needs a lot of force to connect properly.

08-15-2012, 22:29	#9
ApocalypticDoom Call me 'Doom' Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 72	You can also make sure you have MSC USB Mode. If that doesn't work just try MSc and MTP on at least two computers with different windows's. If that is not working then follow what WAI said .

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